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House approves bill barring government mask mandates for infectious disease; debate centers on local authority
Summary
House Bill 32, which prohibits government officials from imposing mask mandates for infectious disease transmission, passed the Idaho House 52-16 with two absent. Supporters framed it as protecting individual freedom; opponents warned it preempts local health authority and could hamper responses to outbreaks.
House Bill 32, a measure that bars government employees and officials from imposing mask mandates for the purpose of restricting transmission of viruses and infectious diseases, passed the Idaho House on Jan. 29, 2025, by a vote of 52-16 with two members absent and excused. The House approved the bill after floor debate and the clerk recorded the vote.
Sponsor Representative (Gentleman) from District 8 said the bill "prohibits government employees, government officials from imposing mask mandates" and emphasized that it would not criminalize…
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